For you web surfers this maybe a blog to skip.

We are posting for a position on our city team. Those of you who follow this blog know that we tragically lost a key member of our team in a motorcycle accident.

No, this isn’t the only place we are advertising and I don’t know if anyone will apply that sees it here. But, like all new stuff you try you don’t know till you actually try it.

Here, in a nut shell is what we are looking for.

Director of Public Works

I. Summary
The Director of Public Works (DPW) for the City of Davison has to plan, organize and direct the day to day operations of the DPW. There are four divisions of the Department:
1. Water Department
2. Public Works
3. Building & Grounds Maintenance
4. Equipment Maintenance

The D.P.W. Director schedules and coordinates the four divisions. The Director is expected to supervise and inspect maintenance repair or construction work projects performed by subordinates or private contractors. The Director represents the department to the City Council, General Public, and Regulatory Agencies. This person is also responsible to prepare preliminary budgets, develop policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

II. Supervision Received
The Director works under the direction and reports to the City Manager. There is discretion given in setting Departmental Policies and Objectives.

III. Supervision Exercised
Supervision is exercised directly over DPW staff in all four divisions. The Director must be able to work within the collective bargaining agreement and also has opportunity to supervise community service volunteers.
IV. Responsibilities and Duties
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any of the following (this list is not intended to be inclusive of all duties that the employee may be expected to perform).
A. Plan and Supervise public works projects such as repair and maintenance of streets, city buildings, water treatment plant, water and sewer delivery systems, and vehicle or mechanical equipment.
1. Be able to establish departmental priorities and objectives through interaction with other Department Heads and City manager to accomplish City Council’s long term Goals.

B. Monitor work performance through reports or on-site inspections.
1. Oversee the administration of construction contracts of private contractors to assure compliance to specifications through on-site inspections.
2. Oversee staff on in-house projects to ensure efficient and quality jobs.
C. Assist in the development and implementation of the city’s improvement plans.
D. Represent the DPW before the City Council, general public, and regulatory agencies.
E. Prepare Annual Budgets for the DPW.
1. Administer budget as passed by City Council
2. Monitor Departmental Expenses and contracts
3. Make recommendations and prepare cost estimates for vehicles and equipment.
F. Responsible for employees.
1. Hiring
2. Training
3. Disciplining
4. Counseling
5. Implementing Departmental Safety Standards
G. Operate all city equipment as needed
H. Work with other city departments for the betterment of the City of Davison.
I. This position has on-call responsibilities.
J. Perform other related work as required.

V. Qualifications for the Director of Public Works
The following qualifications are desirable for this position based on Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A. Knowledge of the principles, standards and techniques related to municipal public works operations
B. Knowledge of State and Federal agency regulations, city codes, ordinances and standards relating city operations to administer departmental activities.
C. Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in the various functions of maintaining city assets.
D. Skill in planning and budgeting.
E. Skill in interpreting blue prints, site plans , and specifications.
F. Skill in operation of all city equipment and tools.
G. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
H. Ability to work with elected officials, general public, contractors, peers and other employees.
VI. Other Training and Experience
A. Ten years experience working for municipalities, or comparable experience.
B. Track record of advancing responsibility and accomplishments.
C. Valid Michigan Driver’s License with the ability to have a CDL endorsement.
D. Computer literate.
E. Supervisory experience.
F. Other training, experience that is preferred:
1. Water Licenses (S2/D2)
2. Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Management, or other related fields.
VII. Benefit Package
A. Salary range between $50,000 and $70,000.
B. Retirement package. As negotiated from Union Contract: Currently MERS B-4 80% Max, V-10, FAC-3 F50(25), e-2, and prior service
C. Blue Cross package available